Accountant Job Vacancy: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is a registered International Non-Governmental Organization operating in Somalia.

ADRA's mission is to change one life at a time through enhancing development in individuals and communities.

ADRA desires to hire a qualified and experienced Professional to fill the position of Accountant.

Position: Accountant

Location: Nairobi with frequent visits to Somalia

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support to project staff while assuring compliance with internal controls, donor regulations and budget restrictions.
• Check accounting records, financial statements/reports from the field to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Process and make payments as provided in the approved budget and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursements and proper financial documents are used.
• Maintain an efficient, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance.
• Ensure proper documentation for monthly payment of bills, contracts, rent and local salaries.
• Record accounting transactions including coding of payment vouchers.
  
• Assist in the preparation of monthly payroll and undertake monthly closing procedures including bank reconciliation, staff salaries and staff vouchers.
• Assist with facilitation of internal and external audit procedures required.
• If needed contribute towards program planning by developing budgets/ providing cost estimations.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration with a bias in accounting.
• CPA finalist or its equivalent.
• Must be a self starter who requires minimum supervision and ready to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Navision and Sun systems will be added advantage.
• Have at least 5 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably NGOs.
• Be proficient in computerised accounting systems and strong spreadsheet skills.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application including your CV/resume via e-mail not later than 8th October 2009 to hr @ adrasom.org and info @ adrasom.org.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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